Greetings all from Mesa, AJ and Gold Canyon!
Welcome to the new blog page, and thank you for taking a moment to check us out.
Beginning next week, this blog will be updated every Monday. We hope you will make it a regular part of your week.
To begin, let me share some key announcements with you:
CONNECT TO MESA – February 3rd
Originally scheduled to be an East Mesa Fellowship, this week’s Connect to Mesa has been cancelled – partly because of the Super Bowl, but mostly because there was such widespread agreement that the idea of getting a bunch of people from east of Power Road over to the Gilbert campus, by 8:30 a.m., is a pretty uninspired one! So, nothing happening this weekend…but…
CONNECT TO MESA – February 10th
This is going to be GREAT! All of Mesa is invited – no, expected! – okay, invited… – to join us at 8:30a, February 10th, for our Mesa Area reception for people new to our area. There will be refreshments, some singing, some sharing, and the chance for you to hear the stories of some EVBC Mesa resident. Childcare is offered through the Kids’ program, so choose right now to come!
FIRST EVER MESA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP
Mark the date now: Saturuday, March 8th. We’ll be gathering at 9:00 to start of bike ride into the hills. We’ll start at a beginning level, working our way up to some more challenging trails. Our ride will be led by Matt Long, who really knows what he’s doing when it comes to mountain biking.
Where exactly are these trails? Stay tuned for specific directions and locations — but mark the date now!
THE INSTITUTE – Classes begin on Sunday, Feb. 10
Have you thought about getting some good Biblical equipping into your system as we head into 2008? Here are the class options available for this upcoming session:
The Pastors’ Class (ongoing) – EVBC Pastors, Elders and Missionaries
This is a great opportunity to get to know your church leadership, and hear what the Lord has been putting on their hearts. For a schedule of speakers and topics, visit www.evbc.org/TheInstitute. Sundays at 10:30 in Room 213 beginning Feb. 10.
Foundations: Basic Christianity (6 weeks) – John Bell
An ideal class for those new to the Christian faith. We will discuss foundational doctrines about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, creation, sin, salvation, the scriptures, and the church. We will also clarify what it means to be a follower and disciple of Jesus. Sundays at 4:00 in Room 212 beginning Feb. 10.
The Book of Genesis (12 weeks) – Chris Allen
The creation of the world…Adam and Eve…Noah…Abraham, Isaac and Jacob…the twelve tribes of Israel. The importance of the book of Genesis cannot be overestimated! Come participate in this in-depth study of the Old Testament’s first book. Sundays at 8:30a in Room 213 beginning Feb. 10.
ETS: New Testament Survey (12 weeks) – Luke Simmons, Bill Hartley, Michael Hool
Come join this study of the book of the New Testament, with special emphasis on the life, teaching and redemptive work of Christ, the birth and growth of the church, teaching in the epistles and a look forward in Revelation (part of the Equipped to Serve track). Sundays at 4:00p in Room 213 beginning Feb. 10.
Session II: Sundays, Beginning March 30th
Marriage: Love and Respect (6 weeks) – Hal & Carol Miller
Based on the provocative new book by Emerson Eggerichs, this class will introduce couples to some key principles that will bring health and new vitality to your marriage. Sundays at 8:30a in Room 212 beginning March 30th.
Shepherding a Child’s Heart (6 weeks) – the Cervantez’ & the Grebes
Speak to the heart of your child. Featuring Biblical principles and practical parenting tools, this class will teach parents how to reach their children’s hearts through biblical parenting. Sundays at 8:30a in Room 201 beginning March 30th.
That’s enough for now. Make sure you join us again next Monday, when I’ll also include some devotional thoughts for the upcoming week.
Excited about how the Word of God is spreading in Mesa,
Bill
Bill Hartley, Mesa Area Pastor, East Valley Bible Church
